semiflexible

adjective

Definition of semiflexiblenext
as in pliant

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semiflexible
  1. pliant
  2. pliable
  3. flexible
  4. willowy
  5. elastic
  6. supple
  7. limber
  8. plastic
Adjective
  • Fernández’s theory is that Mark must have told the women the code to his safe in his pliant stupor.
    — Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026
  • In many ways, Trump is at the height of his power, surrounded by pliant leaders and able to count on a cohesive group of followers.
    — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
Definition of pliant
Adjective
  • Fazio wasn’t offering labor any leverage to make Lamont more generous or pliable.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • These materials are intended to squish—thermoplastic rubber and silicone are designed to be soft and pliable but bounce back to their original shape.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of pliable
Adjective
  • Researchers developed the flexible material from cotton pulp cellulose, turning an abundant renewable material into an electrically conductive hydrogel.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Abu Dhabi is not the Gulf’s biggest energy exporter, but ADNOC has emerged as one of its most flexible — thanks to geography, defense capabilities, and a willingness to take risks.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • However, the primary reason for these willowy airfoils is entirely practical.
    — David Szondy August 04, New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Cosmos Cosmos help create an ethereal-looking garden, thanks to their long, willowy stems and bright, fluffy blooms that come in dozens of vibrant colors, from rich chocolate cosmos to delicate ‘Apricotta’ tones.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
Definition of willowy
Adjective
  • The zipper holds an elastic tassel that doubles as a hair tie when needed.
    — Anna Traver, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026
  • When such plasma is strongly coupled, the dust grains can’t fly past each other instead behave like elastic rubber.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of elastic
Adjective
  • This small amount is enough to hold everything in place, while keeping the texture supple and creamy, not firm and bouncy.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The Eight Saints Firm Intentions Anti-Aging Neck Cream is infused with vitamins, botanicals, and peptides, leaving skin smoother, softer, and more supple.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of supple
Adjective
  • Two ultra-limber actors — Hassiem Muhammad and Ryan Sellers — in garish body makeup (and dance shoes) merge limbs and psyches for an electric demonstration of poetry in motion.
    — Peter Marks, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2023
  • For thousands of years, people have turned to yoga to feel more limber, release stress and rejuvenate their overall physical and mental health.
    — Forrest Brown, CNN, 21 June 2022
Definition of limber
Adjective
  • The trouble is that these connections significantly change over time—they’re plastic.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Vendors weave through the packed crowd hawking cans of beer, hard seltzer and jalapeño-tequila and cherry vodka Jell-O shots, served in plastic syringes.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of plastic
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